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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.14, 36,709.82 and 12,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.14, 36,709.82 and 12,645.80 is: 18,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.14 : 36,709.82 = 12,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.14/36,709.82 = 12,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.14x = 36,709.82 × 12,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.14x = 464,225,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,225,257.69/24,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,954.82

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